Air Brake Related Problems of the 1999 Chevrolet 1500

Table 1 shows three common air brake related problems of the 1999 Chevrolet 1500.

Table 1. Air Brake related problems of Chevrolet 1500

Problem Category Number of Problems
Air Brake Antilock problems
1
Air Brake Antilock Control Unit/module problems
1
Air Brake Abs Warning Light problems
1

Air Brake Antilock problem #1

1999 Chevrolet 1500 experiencing problems with the brakes. Customer stated abs light kicks on when applying the brake and vehiche will not come to a complete stop. Removed both front senors, reinstalled and rechecked, ok.

Air Brake Antilock Control Unit/module problem #2

The abs went out on my 1999 Chevrolet siverado, dealer states can't keep part on shelf(so many going out). Dealer wants $1200 plus installation. Many friends have same. 40,000 miles and winters here, not safe to let my wife drive w/children in truck. Driving without abs at this time.

Air Brake Abs Warning Light problem #3

Abs brake module / motor pump failure abs light comes on and stays on and motor underneath truck runs all the time. Had to disconnect the 60 amp fuse to stop the motor /pump.


Air Brake related problems in other Chevrolet 1500 model year vehicles:



1500 Service Bulletins
1500 Safety Recalls
1500 Defect Investigations